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." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. a u.s. navy fighter plane crashes into an apartment complex in virginia beach but no one as quickly injured. all eyes on unemployment, the u.s. adds 120,000 jobs in march, but is this enough to keep the recovery on track? could it be time to kick off a new phase in relations between india and pakistan? for some industries, a thaw cannot come soon enough. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. it was a frightening scene in virginia beach when a navy jet crashed and set fire to an apartment complex. the two crewmembers ejected safely and there are no reports of injury but the crash did leave a wake of destruction. >> a pretty extraordinary sequence of events. this is in navy f-18. we think within 30 or 40 seconds of takeoff, something catastrophic happened on board and moments later, the plane crashed into this apartment complex and we have seen those extraordinary pictures of devastation. amazingly, the pilots both managed to eject safely and one of them was found apol
." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. a u.s. navy fighter plane crashes into an apartment complex in virginia beach but no one as quickly injured. all eyes on unemployment, the u.s. adds 120,000 jobs in march, but is this enough to keep the recovery on track? could it be time to kick off a new phase in relations between india and pakistan? for some industries, a thaw cannot come soon enough. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the...
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there is little sign of any holiday good cheer. >> in washington, the fiscal cliff a stalemate remains. >> the latest on the fiscal cliff. >> the ugly phrase that is on everyone's lips, fiscal cliff, is what america could tumble off and 11 days. it means that if the president and congress cannot agree on a plan to sort out finances, there will be automatic savage cuts and brittle tax rises. neither side is budging much. >> it is very hard for them to say yes to me. at some point, they have got to take me out of it and think about their voters. >> four weeks, the white house said that if i move on rates, they would make substantial concessions on spending cuts and entitlement reform. i did my part. they have done nothing. >> it would mean automatic spending cuts worth more than a trillion dollars. taxes for the average household would go up by about three and a half thousand dollars. most economists say the u.s. would be put back into recession and global growth could be halved. the u.s. defense budget alone would face a cut of $500 billion. companies like aircraft manufacturers are ver
there is little sign of any holiday good cheer. >> in washington, the fiscal cliff a stalemate remains. >> the latest on the fiscal cliff. >> the ugly phrase that is on everyone's lips, fiscal cliff, is what america could tumble off and 11 days. it means that if the president and congress cannot agree on a plan to sort out finances, there will be automatic savage cuts and brittle tax rises. neither side is budging much. >> it is very hard for them to say yes to me. at...
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reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. taking a stand in syria, we are incited damascus suburb where the free syrian army is fighting back against the as side regime. >> we are going to win. whether there is intervention from outside or not. >> under arrest in france after his companies sparked an international health scare over breast implants, the founder is now in custody. and it is the pilgrimage taken by millions of muslims every year. a new exhibit celebrates the hajj with a vast collection that spans the globe. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. just what can be done about syria? it is a question that has confounded the international community since the uprising began their 10 months ago. now the arab league is taking its plan to end the violence to the united nations security council. meanwhile, in syria itself, there have been fears classes -- fierce clashes between pro-asat troops and protesters. our reporter was helped by local activists to enter the area last night, and he sensed thi
reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. taking a stand in syria, we are incited damascus suburb where the free syrian army is fighting back against the as side regime. >> we are going to win. whether there is intervention from outside or not. >> under arrest in france after his companies sparked an international health scare over breast implants, the founder is now in custody. and it is the pilgrimage taken by millions of muslims every year. a new exhibit celebrates the hajj...
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." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. spared the death penalty -- the wife of a disgraced chinese politician hears her sentence for murdering a businessman. a u.s. senate can it get both facts and tone are wrong on the rape and lands and a ton of trouble. both presidential candidates are critical. and as a small-town physician making a huge difference. we introduce you to the $5 doctor. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and around the globe. it's the case chinese authorities were eager to have closed. today, the wife of a disgraced chinese politician was given a suspended death sentence after admitting to poisoning a british man it -- british businessman eurasia is likely to spend 14 years in jail for crime, but the ripples of grab headlines worldwide. as from the scene of the courthouse, we have this report. >> bell lawyers ran the gauntlet today. it has been the most sensational case in decades. the murder of a british man by one of china's most powerful women. the crime has already cost her husband, one of t
." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. spared the death penalty -- the wife of a disgraced chinese politician hears her sentence for murdering a businessman. a u.s. senate can it get both facts and tone are wrong on the rape and lands and a ton of trouble. both presidential candidates are critical. and as a small-town physician making a huge difference. we introduce you to the $5 doctor. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and...
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." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. taking a stand in syria. we are inside of a damascus suburb for the free syrian army is fighting back against the assad regime. >> we are going to win, whether there is intervention from outside or not. >> under arrest in france, after his company sparked an international health scare for breast implants, the founder is under custody. it is a pilgrimage that hundreds of thousands take every year. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. what can be done about syria? this is the question that confounding the international community since the uprising began their 10 months ago. now the arab league is taking its plan to end the violence to the u.n. security council. in syria, there have been fierce clashes between pro assault troops and the free syrian army -- pro-assad troops and a free syrian army. >> look at central damascus and you might think that the city is calm. when night falls, things are different in a suburb 50 minutes away. getting in is not easy. this is a checkpoint controlle
." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. taking a stand in syria. we are inside of a damascus suburb for the free syrian army is fighting back against the assad regime. >> we are going to win, whether there is intervention from outside or not. >> under arrest in france, after his company sparked an international health scare for breast implants, the founder is under custody. it is a pilgrimage that hundreds of thousands take every year....
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washington called the price gouging and refused to pay. islamabad will be compensated in other ways. >> the way that they are conducting themselves, they have presented as enemies rather than allies. this is a broad agenda in which pakistan has decided to reopen supply lines. it is a different situation. >> for nato, reopening the routes is crucial. not just for the supplies coming into afghanistan, but getting the troops and equipment out by 2014. pakistan provided the cheapest and shortest exit route. >> the government can look forward to the release of 1 billion different military aides. as soon as they are on the move, the taliban says they will start targeting drivers once again. bbc news, is, bad and -- .slamabad >> the former pakistani high commissioner to the united more like sulking lovers the nation's states. kingdom is with us. thank you for coming in. if all it took was an apology, why has this taken so many months to resolve? >> a great question. sometimes i think that nations who are close to each other are this should have b
washington called the price gouging and refused to pay. islamabad will be compensated in other ways. >> the way that they are conducting themselves, they have presented as enemies rather than allies. this is a broad agenda in which pakistan has decided to reopen supply lines. it is a different situation. >> for nato, reopening the routes is crucial. not just for the supplies coming into afghanistan, but getting the troops and equipment out by 2014. pakistan provided the cheapest and...
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. >> >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. down to the wire in greece as the country prepares to go to the polls. it's feared -- his future in the eurozone hangs in the balance. in major change in policy. president obama says it will stop deporting illegal immigrants to make a contribution to the country. >> they are americans in their hearts, their minds, in every single way but one, on paper. >> and where science and art collide. new research could reveal how art helps heal the invisible wounds of war. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the world. it is not often that a parliamentary government become central viewing. it has the potential to spread turmoil throughout the world financial markets. the big question is whether the new government -- gavin hewett looks at the choice of what is at stake. >> the last hours of campaigning in a great collection that has the attention of world leaders in the financial markets. of the two main candidates, this man is the most feared, -- feared politician in european is
. >> >> this is bbc world news america, reporting from washington. down to the wire in greece as the country prepares to go to the polls. it's feared -- his future in the eurozone hangs in the balance. in major change in policy. president obama says it will stop deporting illegal immigrants to make a contribution to the country. >> they are americans in their hearts, their minds, in every single way but one, on paper. >> and where science and art collide. new research...
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reporting from washington, i am katty kay. for the seventh day, protesters demonstrate against an anti- islamic video. each of the presidential candidates are promising armageddon if the other wins. but what can each of them achieved? >> this country has become essentially ungovernable, with politics as boyz n. >> we have a special report on the population debate in china. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. there were more deadly protests in pakistan today against an anti-islamic some made in america. at least 19 people have been killed and tens of thousands of taken to the streets, burning banks and cinemas and attacking the diplomatic enclave. there were demonstrations in indonesia, iraq, and lebanon. >> in the city of lahore, an ger that could not be contained. it quickly became a day of rage. karachi was closed for business, like the rest of the country. >> we would like to show the world that all muslims are united on this. we are ready to die for the profit. -- for the prophet. >> the dea
reporting from washington, i am katty kay. for the seventh day, protesters demonstrate against an anti- islamic video. each of the presidential candidates are promising armageddon if the other wins. but what can each of them achieved? >> this country has become essentially ungovernable, with politics as boyz n. >> we have a special report on the population debate in china. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. there were more deadly protests in pakistan...
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what is the reaction here in washington? >> they are safe united states is officially disappointed in this decision. it has, after all, been looking to extradite him for 10 years it was described -- for 10 years. it was described as the greatest military hack of all time. this been embarrassing because he was able to do it not so long after the 9/11 attacks. it is more than disappointing, if not a furious. he did say he was looking for u.s. "'s. -- ufo's. we saw them extradited earlier this month. think their reaction would have been much stronger >> my understanding is they take a cyber terrorism -- then a much stronger. >> my understanding is that they take cyber terrorism seriously. >> yes. when it comes to cyber crime, why not prosecute people who allegedly commit these crimes in the u.k. and not in the u.s.? that may be something we start to see on the future. this was an exceptional and our treaty -- >> he should be praised with working peace and not a war crimes. crimes against humanity in the 1990 posies. he alleged
what is the reaction here in washington? >> they are safe united states is officially disappointed in this decision. it has, after all, been looking to extradite him for 10 years it was described -- for 10 years. it was described as the greatest military hack of all time. this been embarrassing because he was able to do it not so long after the 9/11 attacks. it is more than disappointing, if not a furious. he did say he was looking for u.s. "'s. -- ufo's. we saw them extradited...
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." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. the syrian government says it is ready to accept a peace plan, but with the death toll climbed to 9000 it is enough. stretching the bounds of silence. the -- of science. the impact could soon affect us all. >> they take a self and with all of its original dna stripped out, inserting the synthetic dna, making the organism do what it wants, and taking control of nature. >> and we will introduce you to an illusionist who is act has a twist. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also of around the globe. after a year of conducting a broader crackdown today, the syrian government has agreed to a peace plan put forward by u.n. on freud kofi annan. this comes on the same day the u.s. increased its estimates of and the number of people killed in the country to 9000. the proof will be in the assad regime is actions. >> the syrian president apparently visiting a district in the city of homs, the center of the anti-government uprising. this for the first time since military forces besiege
." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. the syrian government says it is ready to accept a peace plan, but with the death toll climbed to 9000 it is enough. stretching the bounds of silence. the -- of science. the impact could soon affect us all. >> they take a self and with all of its original dna stripped out, inserting the synthetic dna, making the organism do what it wants, and taking control of nature. >> and we will introduce you to an...
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reporting from washington. from the valley to the middle of england, the girl shot by the taliban flies to the u.k. for treatment. are the weapons intended for rebels ending up in the hands of islamic extremists? and when he was convicted of murder, he lost his right to vote. 30 years later, he is on a mission to make his ballot count. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the teenager shot in the head of arrived in britain for specialized medical treatment. she was targeted a week ago for her vocal campaign for a girl's right to get an education. since then, there has been an outpouring of international and pakistan the support. she is being treated at the queen elizabeth hospital in birmingham. >> she leaves a military hospital after almost a week of emergency treatment. her destination, britain. this after then, she arrived at birmingham airport. the ambulance driving slowly through the streets to the queen elizabeth hospital. hear, a large number of doctors ought
reporting from washington. from the valley to the middle of england, the girl shot by the taliban flies to the u.k. for treatment. are the weapons intended for rebels ending up in the hands of islamic extremists? and when he was convicted of murder, he lost his right to vote. 30 years later, he is on a mission to make his ballot count. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. the teenager shot in the head of arrived in britain for specialized medical...
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leader during his long stay here. >> yet another sign of the disconnect between what this -- between washington and pakistan. david cameron is former director of communications has been arrested and charged with alleged perjury. officers are investigating whether the former tabloid newspaper editor lied during the perjury trial. he was working for the prime minister when he told the court he had no knowledge of illegal activities. for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, the woman known simply as the lady has spent the day outside burma. she went to thailand -- thailand to speak to migrants. a historic nightric away, and a chance to feel homesick. thousands were in the streets for the chance to see a woman who's slowly to finance inspired so many. >> this is the first warning that she has spent outside burma in 24 years. it is a typical but she is decided to spend it here among migrant workers. she spoke with the view of the several million workers who live in thailand. they are often used as cheap labor and exploited. she told them the need to be aware of their legal rights and hop
leader during his long stay here. >> yet another sign of the disconnect between what this -- between washington and pakistan. david cameron is former director of communications has been arrested and charged with alleged perjury. officers are investigating whether the former tabloid newspaper editor lied during the perjury trial. he was working for the prime minister when he told the court he had no knowledge of illegal activities. for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, the...
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. >> reporting from washington, i'm kathy. my time party, morning hangover. president obama rally supporters but is then hit with a disappointing jobs numbers. a young christian girl accused of blasphemy in pakistan is granted bail. she could soon be freed. but if she's safe? he really is treading on three eyes. the arctic is melting and the ripples could affect us all around the world. >> scientists are stunned by how much ice has melted this summer. the change so dramatic it could be affecting the global weather. >> welcome on our viewers in america and around the globe. the stadium had hardly been cleared after president obama's speech to the democratic convention when americans were hit with the reality of more disappointing jobs numbers. obama himself admitted that progress is not good enough but he added recovery will take time. last night, that is exactly what he asked voters for more of. our editor starts are coverage. >> he came on the chance on four more years and that is what it is all about, whether this man deserves to stay as president of the un
. >> reporting from washington, i'm kathy. my time party, morning hangover. president obama rally supporters but is then hit with a disappointing jobs numbers. a young christian girl accused of blasphemy in pakistan is granted bail. she could soon be freed. but if she's safe? he really is treading on three eyes. the arctic is melting and the ripples could affect us all around the world. >> scientists are stunned by how much ice has melted this summer. the change so dramatic it could...
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." >> this is "bbc world news" america reporting from washington. ecuador offers asylum for wikileaks julian assange, held up in their building. >> it does not change, we will not allow mr. assange safe passage out of the united kingdom. >> police in south africa open fire on striking miners. several workers are killed. and seems reminiscent of former days. in one corner of syria, the government has taken control with the kurds with big ambitions to change the middle east. welcome to our viewers on pbs america and also around the globe. tonight ecuador has granted mr. assange asylum but there is a hitch. he is holed up with britain saying they have no intentions for him to leave the country. there is urgent meeting to take place next week. we have more on this. >> outside of the ecuadoran embassy this morning, feelings were running high against britain and for julian assange. there were some scuffles and few arrests. people that see him as a man of information and one facing persecution. but it's mr. assange that is aing they have a duty to arrest.
." >> this is "bbc world news" america reporting from washington. ecuador offers asylum for wikileaks julian assange, held up in their building. >> it does not change, we will not allow mr. assange safe passage out of the united kingdom. >> police in south africa open fire on striking miners. several workers are killed. and seems reminiscent of former days. in one corner of syria, the government has taken control with the kurds with big ambitions to change the...
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." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. a bomb in somalia oppose the national theater kills top officials and shatters calm. the u.s. military says it is ready to resume the trial of the colleagues accused of planning 9/11. and uncovering the mystery for viii.ries after henry the a massive restoration is under way. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. they went to the national theatre to return to some sort of normalcy. what the audience in somalia didn't expect was a brazen bombing that left the capital reeling. described as one of the most ambitious attacks yet by islamic militants, 10 people were killed including top officials. >> just a few weeks ago, somalia oppose a national theater reopened for the first time in 20 years. it was a moment of optimism, but today, as dignitaries gathered at the theater, an explosion torn apart. they were addressing an audience of 200 people. >> [inaudible] it is safe and secure. >> there are conflicting accounts of what happened. a female said that a group is r
." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. a bomb in somalia oppose the national theater kills top officials and shatters calm. the u.s. military says it is ready to resume the trial of the colleagues accused of planning 9/11. and uncovering the mystery for viii.ries after henry the a massive restoration is under way. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. they went to the national theatre to return to some sort of normalcy....
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." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. i'm kathy kaye. china's premier insist that country's economy is still healthy, but what about the health of the man set to lead the nation? he has gone missing. anstrom in the diplomatic compound in cairo in anger over a movie they say is anti- islamic. and victory at the u.s. open. those at home are inspired. the crux of was proud of him winning. -- >> i was proud of them winning. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also of around the globe how do you plan a political transition in the world's most populous transition if the future leaders simply goes missing? that is what happened in china out where he has failed to show up for a string of key meetings. this political mystery only adds to china's economic uncertainty. today, the current premier wen jiabao out said the chinese economy is still strong. members tell a different story. -- the numbers tell a different story. >> today, taking his final bout before business bosses around the world. soon, went about will make way for a new gen
." >> this is bbc world news america reporting from washington. i'm kathy kaye. china's premier insist that country's economy is still healthy, but what about the health of the man set to lead the nation? he has gone missing. anstrom in the diplomatic compound in cairo in anger over a movie they say is anti- islamic. and victory at the u.s. open. those at home are inspired. the crux of was proud of him winning. -- >> i was proud of them winning. >> welcome to our viewers...
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both sides in washington know that. that is why you have seen some conciliatory statements. unfortunately, we have got to get over this fundamental issue of if the americans in need to pick up more of the budgetary tab. interestingly, it has already happened. you saw a little bit of a market rally during the election and them that president obama was reelected, the markets were down, the biggest drop and over one year. we have six weeks of very jittery markets coming out. i think that if we go full force over the cliff, it can be very bad for markets. >> what about the u.s. economy? dodge the congressional budgetary office says that if we go over in its entirety, $600 billion worth of tax increases and spending cuts, there is no doubt we will go into recession. if it is half a year or the entire year, it will depend on the rest of the world. europe is still in trouble, and emerging markets are slowing and that makes it all the more important washington get their act together. >> can the president pull anything out of the hat? >> he needs to pull something surprising. one of
both sides in washington know that. that is why you have seen some conciliatory statements. unfortunately, we have got to get over this fundamental issue of if the americans in need to pick up more of the budgetary tab. interestingly, it has already happened. you saw a little bit of a market rally during the election and them that president obama was reelected, the markets were down, the biggest drop and over one year. we have six weeks of very jittery markets coming out. i think that if we go...
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it will bring more rain and snow, this time washington and new york could be hit as well. >> a wicket when to remix is wreaking havoc on the nation's midsection. -- a wicked winter remix is wreaking havoc on the nation's midsection. this has ruined plans for tens of thousands. the national weather service says the heaviest the commissions will be in northern pennsylvania. and parts of the northeast, they are taking the snow in stride. >> i love it. this is part of living in new england. >> standard new england weather. >> this is mostly bringing heavy rain and strong winds of up to 70 miles per hour. this is causing more problems for travelers. at least 355 have been cancelled today. in the last 24 hours, it has been more than 2400. power was knocked out from texas to vermont. people in ohio are trying to clean up the mess. from texas to alabama, at least 34 tornadoes touched down. today, people are picking up the debris. the death toll from the winter storm has risen. so far, at least nine people have been killed. >> there are police everywhere. >> police are cautioning drivers to be
it will bring more rain and snow, this time washington and new york could be hit as well. >> a wicket when to remix is wreaking havoc on the nation's midsection. -- a wicked winter remix is wreaking havoc on the nation's midsection. this has ruined plans for tens of thousands. the national weather service says the heaviest the commissions will be in northern pennsylvania. and parts of the northeast, they are taking the snow in stride. >> i love it. this is part of living in new...
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reporting from washington, i'm laura trevelyan. a cease-fire between israel and hamas, bringing an end to eight days of fighting. the will it last? >> the people of this region deserve to live fear -- fogh -- to live free from fear and violence. this is a step in the right direction. >> and his sound has made him a superstar in italy. now this musician is out to make his mark. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. just a few hours ago, a cease- fire to end the fighting between israeli military forces and hamas militants. it came after hours of diplomacy involving the u.n. secretary general and the secretary general -- and the u.s. secretary of state. from gaza, jeremy bowen reports. a warning, you might find some of these images distressing. >> because i came back to life after the cease-fire began. -- gaza came back to life after the cease-fire began. coming to another israeli bombing campaign felt like another victory. this was the hamas interior ministry. governing with or without a cease-f
reporting from washington, i'm laura trevelyan. a cease-fire between israel and hamas, bringing an end to eight days of fighting. the will it last? >> the people of this region deserve to live fear -- fogh -- to live free from fear and violence. this is a step in the right direction. >> and his sound has made him a superstar in italy. now this musician is out to make his mark. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. just a few hours ago, a cease-...
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and it >> this is "bbc world news" reporting from washington. the leaders of iran, afghanistan, pakistan gather for a meeting that could give the west reasons to worry. the italian police seized six trillion dollars worth of fake u.s. treasury bonds. open the file on charlie chaplin. the star of silent films was under surveillance. we will tell you why and what they found. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. it was a picture which was enough to induce headaches in the west. mahmoudpresident moment du ahmadinejad ahmad arm and arm with the presidents of afghanistan and pakistan. the three came together for wide ranging discussions. mahmoud ahmadinejad did not missed the opportunity to take a jab at what he called foreign interference, it was peace talks with the taliban that took center stage. >> if there is to be peace in afghanistan, pakistan has to be on the side. the public message is now harmony. behind the scenes, the afghan president fought with his pakistani counterpart. he said that pakistan was not doing
and it >> this is "bbc world news" reporting from washington. the leaders of iran, afghanistan, pakistan gather for a meeting that could give the west reasons to worry. the italian police seized six trillion dollars worth of fake u.s. treasury bonds. open the file on charlie chaplin. the star of silent films was under surveillance. we will tell you why and what they found. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. it was a picture which was enough to...
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." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. slimming down the u.s. military, the obama administration rolls out a new strategy with an eye on saving and the fight for the future. >> this question that the strategy answers is what kind of military will we need a long after the wars of the last decade are over. >> prosecutors say they want hosni mubarak hung on charges that he ordered the protesting of -- ordered the killing of protesters. one pakistani school is giving students hope on the hockey field. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. reshaping the military is a contentious task and today president obama unveiled his vision for the future. thousands of troops are expected to be axed in cost-cutting measures. the president says that the tide of war is receding and the u.s. needs to react with a strategy. the plan is not without its critics. what the pentagon, the seat of american military power, learning to adapt to this country's changing economic fortunes and a changing world. america is turning the page on a decade of
." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. slimming down the u.s. military, the obama administration rolls out a new strategy with an eye on saving and the fight for the future. >> this question that the strategy answers is what kind of military will we need a long after the wars of the last decade are over. >> prosecutors say they want hosni mubarak hung on charges that he ordered the protesting of -- ordered the killing of protesters....
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the supreme court has ruled plans to outlaw them in chicago and washington d.c. are unconstitutional. the most likely move would be to ban military-style assault rifles, magazines holding numerous bullet. the president has backed such a bill. >> while he supports strongly an assault weapons ban and other measures, he wants to expand the conversation beyond those specific areas of legislation. >> i'm joe manchin -- >> the group of the gun hand -- of the gun ban will be loosened a little. even west virginia senator joe manchin, whose campaign had focused on gun rights, has changed his mind. he is not alone kerpen >> when my daughters ask me on friday night, dad, you are in the senate, why can't we put reasonable restrictions on assault weapons or rapid-fire ammunition clips, i did not have a good answer for them. enough is enough. >> america is in a reflective mood, which may not last. weapons of war should not be available to take the lives of children. >> the white house came out today with steps they would take toward tougher gun control. the national rifle asso
the supreme court has ruled plans to outlaw them in chicago and washington d.c. are unconstitutional. the most likely move would be to ban military-style assault rifles, magazines holding numerous bullet. the president has backed such a bill. >> while he supports strongly an assault weapons ban and other measures, he wants to expand the conversation beyond those specific areas of legislation. >> i'm joe manchin -- >> the group of the gun hand -- of the gun ban will be loosened...
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washington believes he was the mastermind. he denies that and to this day, he mocks the $10 million county. >> what do you want to give the money to somebody else? why not give it to me? i can tell you where i am. >> america's most wanted is on the platform here, center stage, and he is sending a message of defiance. so far, pakistan has been turning a blind eye. they say they know nothing about the american bounty on his head. among the impediments he faced today, a crush of cameras and plenty of questions. >> if you are an innocent man, why is there a bounty on your head? >> the pakastani courts have proved our organization is absolutely not a terrorist group. he is accusing me. >> the embassy is only 40 minutes to y. are you willing to go to the americans if you have nothing to live? -- nothing to hide? >> why should i go there? they have taken away my rights. >> rather than standing in the dust, washington can expect to see more of saeed at places like this, this rally. it is hard to move against him. bbc news. >> russia's
washington believes he was the mastermind. he denies that and to this day, he mocks the $10 million county. >> what do you want to give the money to somebody else? why not give it to me? i can tell you where i am. >> america's most wanted is on the platform here, center stage, and he is sending a message of defiance. so far, pakistan has been turning a blind eye. they say they know nothing about the american bounty on his head. among the impediments he faced today, a crush of...
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reporting from washington, i am katty kay. under pressure from the democratic base and his own vice president, u.s. president barack obama comes out in favor of gay marriage. >> it is importance for me to say that i think same-sex couples should be able to get married. >> syria, a cease-fire now caught up in violence. a bomb explodes. and providing the soundtrack to america's favorite pastime. this may be your best bet to getting your song played. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. in a seismic political shift, barack obama today became the first american president to openly endorsing-sex marriage. he had been under -- openly endorse same-sex marriage. he had been under pressure after his vice-president joe biden said he was absolutely comfortable with a marriage. >> over the course of several years, as i have talked to friends and family and neighbors, when i think about members of my own staff who are incredibly committed and in monogamous same sex relationships, raising kids together. when i
reporting from washington, i am katty kay. under pressure from the democratic base and his own vice president, u.s. president barack obama comes out in favor of gay marriage. >> it is importance for me to say that i think same-sex couples should be able to get married. >> syria, a cease-fire now caught up in violence. a bomb explodes. and providing the soundtrack to america's favorite pastime. this may be your best bet to getting your song played. welcome to our viewers on pbs in...
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i am reporting from washington. i'm katty kay. the violence in syria spills into neighboring states as syrian troops opened fire on respighi's -- on refugees trying to flee into turkey. north korea let's -- looks set for a nuclear test to celebrate the man who founded the country. >> what sustains it is a personality cult built on around the kim dynasty and a century of control. >> a century after the titanic set out on its doomed destiny, another ship is retracing its trip down the last details -- down to the last details. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the world. just when you thought the situation in syria could not get worse -- today, i witnesses say that -- eyewitnesses said syrian troops fired on refugees as they were trying to leave the country. a cameraman was shot dead. the u.n.-backed peace plan to end the fighting could soon collapse. jonathan head starts our coverage. >> the violence in serious built over the border today. refugees who thought they had reached safety in turkey were either fire
i am reporting from washington. i'm katty kay. the violence in syria spills into neighboring states as syrian troops opened fire on respighi's -- on refugees trying to flee into turkey. north korea let's -- looks set for a nuclear test to celebrate the man who founded the country. >> what sustains it is a personality cult built on around the kim dynasty and a century of control. >> a century after the titanic set out on its doomed destiny, another ship is retracing its trip down the...
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>> yes, there is little doubt in washington about the seriousness of the sick jubilation. the problem is withdrawing government demand from the economy too big spending programs, cuts with a smothering effect on the tax hikes will have been very damaging effect on the was economy and by extension the world economy. people know it is serious, but the politics, we know that the house and senate republicans do not want to increase taxes on anybody, so it is very difficult to see how a package can get through congress, certainly in time for the new year. one guess is that they could that the fiscal cliff deadline lapse and then in the new year try to look at it in january to reduce taxes on those people while raising them for the rich, but that is after dropping off. >> we have learned that nancy pelosi is saying that senate leaders will try to craft a fiscal cliff deal. as ben said, they are not giving any details, no specifics, they're not going to, but nancy pelosi said it will try to craft some sort of deal to avoid heading off the edge of the fiscal cliff. >>> the outgoin
>> yes, there is little doubt in washington about the seriousness of the sick jubilation. the problem is withdrawing government demand from the economy too big spending programs, cuts with a smothering effect on the tax hikes will have been very damaging effect on the was economy and by extension the world economy. people know it is serious, but the politics, we know that the house and senate republicans do not want to increase taxes on anybody, so it is very difficult to see how a...